The Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria was established in the mid-1990s and provides its members and the community with a range of resources in living with, managing and preventing spina bifida.
Malcolm Menelaus was involved with orthopaedic management of children with spina bifida for more than 30 years.
He understood the need to ensure proper management and coordinated support for children with spina bifida and their families. By pooling the experiences of the spina bifida clinic at the Royal Children's Hospital and other international centres, he believed a clearer picture of the best treatment of this complex problem would emerge.
The Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria was founded as a network for families and a contact point for information.
Geoffrey Rush has been involved in stage and film for more than 30 years. He has received many national and international awards including an Oscar and two Oscar nominations.
Geoffrey lives with his wife Jane Menelaus and two children. It is because of his admiration for Jane's father, co-founder of the Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria, Malcolm Menelaus, that he is honoured to be patron.
Jane Hall has appeared in many Australian films and television shows, most notably Channel 10's Neighbours where she currently stars as Rebecca Napier.
As a mother, Jane understands the importance of taking folate to prevent spina bifida, and is the Folate Ambassador for the Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria.
